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AU59 VSJ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VSJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before exhaust flexi (clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024
Pass 9 May 2023

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 68,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,605 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 42,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,501 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,501 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AU59 VSJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU59 VSJ registered?

AU59 VSJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is AU59 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VSJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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